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The success of Doug’s Alone at Last solo CD prompted
this new collection of succulent solo acoustic instrumentals. This new
CD is not just a new bunch of tunes: it also represents Doug’s fi nest
hour. This is arguably Doug’s fi nest outing to date. And it’s totally
Doug Smith: Doug not only wrote and played all the tunes, he served as
producer as well. As you listen, you can’t help but be amazed and
touched. This a rare type of music that’s full of warmth, humor and
beauty.
“Inviting melodies…stunning fingerpicking.”
~ ~ Billboard
Doug Smith, "Alone Again", Solid Air SACD 2036, 2002
One of the best-kept secrets of the music world is a magically talented
fingerpicker with the oh-so-common name of Doug Smith. Sounds like the boy
next door, right? Well, this Doug Smith doesn1t sound like any boys I grew
up next to. Smith is a weaver of beautiful melodies who plays as clean as
anyone recording guitar today, and based on his previous recordings,
shouldn1t enjoy such anonymity. "Alone Again" is Smith1s sixth release. He
has done great duo work with Paul Chasman and Mark Hanson, but this is his
first record featuring just him and one guitar. His compositional strengths
- belying a classical guitar background - come through on every one of the
12 tracks of the CD. The opener, "Beyond the Clouds" shows Smith1s ability
to dance over a melody line while developing multiple voices. Fingers flash
on "Out of the Darkness", but as he drives us through, his touch is never
out of control, so he keeps us with him for the entire ride. His playing
jumps easily from Celtic-tinged pieces like "Dance of the Gnomes" to the
tapping of "Millennium Force" to the Travis-picking "South Run". He paints a
wonderful version of Turlough O1Carolan1s "The Right Reverend John Hart",
agonizing over the melancholy yet sweet tune. Sometimes, you1re left
wondering if you1re hearing just one guitar; other times you1re glad it1s
just one. Doug Smith may not be the boy next door, but hopefully he1ll soon
be as well known.
©Kirk Albrecht/Minor 7th.com
| Artist: |
Doug Smith |
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AMR CDs |
| Item #: |
SACD2035 |
| Price: |
$15.00 $10.05 |
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